I went to San Diego State University for a degree in computer science. After my husband had a tour of duty in Iraq and was injured, I decided that it was my turn to join the Military. I had seen a Coast Guard search and rescue mission and was really impressed. I also love the ocean, so the Coast Guard was a great choice for me.
When I joined the Coast Guard, I had to get an age waiver because I was over the age of 27. I was the oldest person in my boot camp in Cape May, N.J. My first duty station was at Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas. I worked in the operations center, which is the main base for search and rescue missions. I helped the operations specialists prepare search and rescue plans.
After two years in Texas, I moved to the Washington, D.C., area. I work with the Coast Guard recruiting command now. I have a lot of job responsibilities related to ensuring that Coast Guard personnel get their assignments and are paid on time. This is a great field for me now as I hope to build my own human resources business one day. The Coast Guard has not only encouraged me to continue my education, but also provided me with real-life management skills.
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